Carla Gullotta, a prominent human rights advocate and executive director of Stand Up For Jamaica (SUFJ), has urged the Jamaican police force to embrace recommendations aimed at enhancing transparency and public trust during planned operations. While expressing sympathy for the dangers officers face, Gullotta emphasized the need for accountability to ensure police actions are beyond reproach. Her comments come in response to a recent report by the Independent Commission of Investigations (Indecom), which revealed that 47 police officers have been charged with criminal offenses, including 13 for murder, between January 2024 and September 2025. The report also highlighted a troubling surge in fatalities during planned police operations, with deaths increasing by 591% since 2021. Gullotta described the trend as alarming, advocating for a shift in policing tactics to minimize loss of life and ensure justice. She stressed the importance of apprehending suspects rather than resorting to fatal force, particularly in cases where innocent individuals may be at risk. Gullotta also endorsed Indecom’s recommendations, such as the use of body-worn cameras and the presence of senior officers during operations, to enhance safety and accountability. She called for improved community policing to bridge the trust gap between law enforcement and residents, emphasizing that addressing Jamaica’s crime and violence crisis requires collective effort. Meanwhile, Police Commissioner Dr. Kevin Blake defended the force’s actions, asserting that criminality cannot be excused by poverty or neglect. He reiterated the importance of accountability but cautioned that public evaluation of law enforcement must be based on facts, not ideology. Both Gullotta and Blake underscored the need for a balanced approach that upholds justice while ensuring public safety.